Karol Nawrocki argued that such a move would threaten the institution of marriage, which is enshrined in the constitution.
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Ukrainian teen indicted by Poland for working on behalf of Russia to stir historical tensions
The 18-year-old allegedly painted dozens of slogans glorying the UPA, which led the slaughter of Poles during WWII.
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US deportations of Polish citizens almost double this year amid Trump clampdown
There has been “an intensification of actions by American immigration services against Polish citizens”, says the foreign ministry.
Poland’s ambassador to France removed from duty after being detained in fake-diploma probe
Many Polish politicians and officials have been accused of paying to obtain MBA diplomas without undertaking studies.
Court cancels European Arrest Warrant for Polish opposition politician, citing government rights violations
The judge accused the government of “violating human rights and civil liberties”, including the presumption of innocence.
Polish president vetoes government bills raising taxes on alcoholic and sweet drinks
Nawrocki accused the government of trying to take the “easy route” of “reaching into Poles’ pockets”.
Two police officers to stand trial for pepper-spraying politicians at 2020 abortion protests
The police were widely accused of using excessive force against the demonstrators.
Polish Constitutional Tribunal violated European law, rules EU court
The CJEU also found that the tribunal is not a valid court as it contains unlawfully appointed judges.
Interpol issues red notices for Russian rail sabotage suspects wanted by Poland
The pair fled to Belarus immediately after the attack, making extradition unlikely.
Poland revokes passport of ex-justice minister Ziobro who fled abroad amid criminal charges
Next week, a Polish court is due to decide whether to issue an arrest warrant for Ziobro.
Poland detains man planning Christmas market terror attack
The suspect, a 19-year-old Pole, had become “infatuated with Islam” and wanted to carry out an attack on behalf of Islamic State.
Thousands march in protest against Polish president’s veto of dog-chaining ban
Parliament will vote on Wednesday on whether to overturn Nawrocki’s veto.
Poland detains Russian museum official on Ukrainian warrant for illegal Crimea excavations
The arrest sparked outrage in Moscow, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov calling it “legal tyranny”.
Poland to launch construction of first nuclear plant after EU approves €14bn in state aid
The decision means “construction will be able to start immediately”, as early as this month, says Donald Tusk.
